carboniferous

• Relativo ao período Carbonífero, era geológica caracterizada por extensas florestas que formaram carvão; também usado para descrever algo que contém ou produz carbono.

Relating to the Carboniferous period, a geological era characterized by extensive coal-forming forests; also used to describe something containing or producing carbon.

1. Relating to the Carboniferous periodC1formalscientific

   Relating to the geological period that occurred approximately 359 to 299 million years ago, known for vast coal-forming forests and swamps.

   Carbonífero

   • The Carboniferous era saw the formation of extensive coal deposits.
   • Fossils of giant ferns are characteristic of Carboniferous rock layers.
   • Scientists study Carboniferous strata to understand ancient climate conditions.

2. Containing or yielding carbonC2formalscientific

   Relating to or consisting of carbon; capable of producing carbon.

   Carbonífero

   • Carboniferous materials are essential in the production of steel.
   • The chemist analyzed the carboniferous content of the sample.
   • Carboniferous compounds are studied for their energy potential.

   Sinônimoscarbonaceouscarbonous

• Período geológico da era Paleozoica, quinto período da era Paleozoica, conhecido por suas extensas florestas e pântanos produtores de carvão. Também se refere ao sistema geológico correspondente a esse período.

A proper noun referring to a specific geological period, the fifth period of the Paleozoic Era, known for extensive coal-forming forests and swamps.

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1. C1formal

   The Carboniferous is a geological period that lasted from about 359 to 299 million years ago, known for vast coal-forming forests and the first reptiles.

   Período Carbonífero

   • The Carboniferous is famous for its extensive coal deposits.
   • Many fossils from the Carboniferous period have been found in Europe.
   • During the Carboniferous, the first reptiles appeared on land.

   Sinônimoscarboniferous period